The UN faces a financial crisis due to delayed payments from the US and China, forcing cutbacks and operational restructuring amid governance constraints.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas and oil supplies to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the EU, risking critical energy and trade cooperation.
Poland secures a €44 billion EU loan under the SAFE program, marking a major investment to modernize its defense industry despite presidential opposition.
Iran mandates detailed vessel data for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising strategic and compliance challenges amid U.S.-Iran tensions and possible transit fees.
Octobank launches E9PAY-enabled money transfers to South Korean HUMO cards, enhancing cross-border payment options and strengthening international financial services.
Paynet leads Uzbek payment firms with a 313.7% profit surge in Q1 2026, driven by strategic acquisition and dividend inflow, while Payme and Click post steady growth.
Uzbek banks expanded their credit portfolios by 19.3 trillion UZS in Q1 2026, while non-performing loans rose by 1.8 trillion UZS, mainly driven by state-owned banks amid evolving risk challenges.
Uzbek banks must now retain a minimum balance of 1.236 million UZS on client cards during automatic debt repayments, preventing complete fund depletion.
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank privatization, transferring assets and securing state capital to enhance the bank's market viability and strategic competitiveness.
Tencent and key investors acquire a major stake in Kaspi.kz, advancing the fintech firm’s strategic growth and regional expansion with enhanced capital and expertise.